Midday Sun DE5289 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFE1A3, estimated LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Elberta Peaches from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #FFE1A3 · DE5289
Midday Sun
78%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Midday Sun Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFE1A3
RGB255, 225, 163
Estimated LRV77.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Elberta Peaches
Vista Paint
#FFE1A2
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Sun Faded
Dutch Boy
#FEE1A3
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La Luna Amarilla
Sherwin-Williams
#FDDFA0
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Honey Bee
PPG
#FCDFA4
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Suntan Yellow
Benjamin Moore
#FCDDA0
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Essentially Bright
Hirshfield's
#FFDE9F
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Peach Tickle
Valspar
#FFE3A1
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Melted Butter
Behr
#FFDC9D
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Golden Feather
Kilz
#FDE3AD
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Colorhouse
#FAE39F
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#F7E29D
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Colors That Work With Midday Sun
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Midday Sun
#FFE1A3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1D65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Midday Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Midday Sun Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Midday Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Midday Sun have?
Midday Sun by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Midday Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midday Sun are Elberta Peaches by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sun Faded by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), La Luna Amarilla by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Midday Sun's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Midday Sun?
Midday Sun has a estimated lightness value of 77.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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